Comments on: Save your pennies for dinner: go to the library

By: The Food Librarian

The Food Librarian — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:22:00 +0000

I LOVE THIS POST!!! It warms my heart. And I too raid my library’s 641.5 section all the time. (I also buy cookbooks after taking them for a “spin” at the library first). Also, the magazine section is great! Glad you are making use of your library! – mary the food librarian

By: Seattle Tall Poppy

Seattle Tall Poppy — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 03:57:00 +0000

My cookbook group did the Bouchon book and I highly recommend the dish with the vegetables and gnocchi. The mix of cooked and raw vegetables is a surprisingly sensual experience. And if you’re into sorbet, the book as an easy cantalope sorbet that is fantastic!

By: Kirstin

Kirstin — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 03:09:00 +0000

Ah, Bouchon! Only eaten there once, but was so happy. Even their butter and bread, served on their butcher paper tablecloths was perfect. I bet there are some great braising recipes in there. mmmmm…..

And I’m a big fan of library cookbooks. Although I’m not sure the librarians like my smudges.

By: Leah

Leah — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 18:01:00 +0000

Great idea, Brooke! Will you be my escort on my first foray to the LA public library?

By: K what

K what — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:28:00 +0000

Your post made me immediately think of the “November_was_a_good_month” T-shirt at http://www.threadless.com. I think you’ll like the search result. (I couldn’t include the live links)

As for cookbooks, your mention of the nearby Chez Panisse makes me think of these two, for reasons both diametrical and common for their roots in simplicity: Edna Lewis’s “The Taste of Country Cooking” and “The Greens Cookbook” by Deborah Madison.

It’s great to discover your encouraging the treasures of the library, BtW.